To help prepare students for the 2023-24 school year, the Boca Raton Airport Authority had its sixth annual Back to School Supply Drive in collaboration with the Spirit of Giving Network.
The effort collected about $15,000 worth of items such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils and hygiene products, setting up students for a successful academic year.
“This is our sixth year hosting the Back to School Supply Drive at the airport, and it is always a great honor to collaborate with our tenants and the local community to get Palm Beach County students prepared for the new school year,” said airport Executive Director Clara Bennett. “I am grateful to be a part of such a generous community that has made this drive a success every year.”
For more information, call 561-385-0144 or visit www.spiritofgivingnetwork.com.
Grant to improve access to child care at Fuller Center
The Jim Moran Foundation has awarded a two-year grant totaling $90,000 to the Child Care and Early Education Workforce Development initiative at the Fuller Center.
The initiative was created by the center to increase the low number of early education professionals as the demand for child care rises. The foundation’s support is in recognition of the positive impact of the initiative.
“Quality, affordable child care and early education are becoming nearly impossible to find because it’s become nearly impossible to make a living as a child care and early education professional,” Fuller Center CEO Ellyn Okrent said. “This hurts not only the children and their families, but also our economy by removing countless hardworking parents from the workforce and sending them back into the home — and for many, back into poverty.”
For more information, call 561-391-7274 or visit www.fullercenterfl.org.
New NSAL president ‘thrilled to lead’
The National Society of Arts and Letters Florida chapter has named Boca Raton resident Kirsten Stephenson as president.
Stephenson is well-known in the South Florida philanthropic community for her leadership and innovative fundraising initiatives. She has served NSAL as an executive board member for several years, providing the organization with creative new programs and chairing important events.
“I am thrilled to lead this incredible organization,” she said. “During my tenure, I am determined to enhance NSAL’s impact by expanding our support base while developing exciting new platforms to showcase our brilliant emerging artists.” For more information, call 561-654-8151 or visit www.nsalflorida.org.
Walk of Recognition inductees announced
The Boca Raton Historical Society/The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is preparing for the annual event that pays tribute to local leaders and organizations for having served the interests of the community.
The Walk of Recognition award also honors leaders posthumously on the Wall of Honor, a permanent memorial beside the Addison Mizner monument in Royal Palm Place.
This year’s inductees are:
• Mike and Amy Kazma, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the city.
• Junior League of Boca Raton, an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism.
• The late Len Baker, who in addition to serving as office manager of Florida Atlantic University for more than 22 years was a passionate force in the community.
The 27th annual affair will take place Nov. 1. For more information, call 561-395-6766 or visit www.bocahistory.org.
League event to raise funds for voter campaign
With the mission of “Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy,” the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County wants the public to attend its Oct. 18 fundraiser.
Titled “I Stand with the League,” the event will include a luncheon, speakers, a silent auction and the opportunity to connect with local business, community, legal, media and political leaders. In addition, the Heroes & Mavericks Award will go to Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link.
“This fun and informative event will launch the league’s yearlong countdown to the 2024 election,” league President Kathi Gundlach said.
Everything begins at 11 a.m. at Benvenuto’s in Boynton Beach. Tickets cost $75. For more information, call 561-247-0221 or visit www.lwvpbc.org.
Send news and notes to Amy Woods at flamywoods@bellsouth.net
Comments